Question 1

Which of the following is not a red flag of junk science?

Accepted Answer

A)  a product that promises a quick and easy fix
B)  a claim made to help sell a product
C)  a simple conclusion drawn from a complex study
D)  an abstract published on the NLM's PubMed websiteE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following have the highest nutrient density?

Accepted Answer

A)  lamb, ice cream, and pre-sweetened cereal
B)  whole-grain bread, poultry, and skim milk
C)  cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and ham
D)  dried apples, legumes, and pancakesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following foods is not considered a protein food?

Accepted Answer

A)  green beans
B)  almonds
C)  pinto beans
D)  shrimpE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

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A)  establish public policy on nutrition education.
B)  regulate nutrition labeling on food products.
C)  decide what nutrition issues will be granted funds for research.
D)  assess the effectiveness of government publications about nutrition.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

To be labeled as "healthy," a food must be low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and contain at least _____% of the DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.

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Question 7

An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)  is deemed adequate in the absence of:

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A)  bone loss.
B)  weight gain or loss.
C)  obvious signs of malnutrition.
D)  body fat.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A carton of yogurt claims that it is fat free and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 5 grams of fat per serving.This product can legally make this claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A package of prunes states that the product is a good fiber source and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.This product can legally make this claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the difference between a health claim and a structure-function claim on a food label.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Major reports regarding the contribution of diet and nutrition status to the health of the people of the United States depend on information collected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals.
B)  National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
C)  National Nutrition Monitoring Program.
D)  Nationwide Food Consumption Survey.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrients of concern that Americans need to consume more of include

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A)  sodium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.
B)  potassium, fiber, calcium, and vitamin D.
C)  vitamin D, fluoride, protein, and niacin.
D)  calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and sodium.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Recommended Dietary Allowances:

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A)  are designed primarily to prevent toxicities.
B)  are set when there is a lack of scientific data to generate an Adequate Intake.
C)  focus on all dietary components.
D)  are the foundation of the Dietary Reference Intakes.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The six diet planning principles include:

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A)  adequacy, B vitamins, carbohydrates, meat, variety, and portion control.
B)  abundance, balance, carbohydrates, moderation, vegetables, and variety.
C)  adequacy, balance, kcalorie control, moderation, variety, and nutrient density.
D)  abundance, B vitamins, kcalorie control, milk, vegetables, and nutrient density.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Your friend always refers to meat as "protein." You try to correct her by stating that:

Accepted Answer

A)  practically all foods contain mixtures of the energy-yielding nutrients.
B)  protein is not the predominant nutrient in meat.
C)  protein-rich foods are always high in fat.
D)  meat contains more carbohydrate than protein.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Nutrient density refers to foods that:

Accepted Answer

A)  are iron-rich.
B)  contain a mixture of carbohydrate, fat, and protein.
C)  carry nutrient labeling information.
D)  deliver the most nutrients for the least amount of kcalories.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate
B)  protein
C)  fat
D)  vitaminsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

order to comply with recommendation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding vegetable intake, you should eat more:

Accepted Answer

A)  spinach.
B)  summer squash.
C)  green beans.
D)  potatoes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed for energy is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient density.
B)  the discretionary kcalorie allowance.
C)  the recommended kcalorie allowance.
D)  excess kilocalories.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrients of concern that Americans need to consume more of include

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Nutrient density refers to foods that:

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A package of prunes states that the product is a good fiber source and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 12% of the Daily Value for dietary fiber.This product can legally make this claim.

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To be labeled as "healthy," a food must be low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and contain at least _____% of the DV for vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber.

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Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?

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Your friend always refers to meat as "protein." You try to correct her by stating that:

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Minerals and water are organic and yield energy in the human body.

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List the six principles of diet planning and briefly describe each one.

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The difference between the kcalories needed to supply nutrients and those needed for energy is referred to as:

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Which of the following foods is not considered a protein food?

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The six diet planning principles include:

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Recommended Dietary Allowances:

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Explain the difference between a health claim and a structure-function claim on a food label.

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Which of the following is not a red flag of junk science?

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The data collected in nutrition surveys is used by the government to:

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A carton of yogurt claims that it is fat free and the Nutrition Facts panel indicates the product contains 5 grams of fat per serving.This product can legally make this claim.

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An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of:

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Major reports regarding the contribution of diet and nutrition status to the health of the people of the United States depend on information collected by the:

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Which of the following have the highest nutrient density?

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order to comply with recommendation of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding vegetable intake, you should eat more:

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